Logistics contract Paralegal (Korean Bilingual)

Company Description

pay rate

- Staff:  $25/hr 

- Sr.Staff: over 5yrs ~$31/hr (DOE)

Contract Period: 1 year

Work Location: Plano, TX

Work Hours: 8:30am ~ 5:30pm (on site)

Bilingual Korean required

Job Description

·  Contract Management

- Review contract request forms and collect information necessary for contracts

- Draft, review, edit and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs, logistics services agreements, transportation agreements, warehouse management agreements and the like

- Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters

- Handle amendments and/or supplemental agreements of existing contracts as needed to accommodate changes in business requirements

- Coordinate with various departments to ensure contracts are in compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and company policies

·  Contract Negotiation

-  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, finance, pricing, sales, and operations to ensure alignment on contract terms and conditions

-  Act as the point of contact for contract-related discussions, and serve as key liaison between corporate counsel and other stakeholders

- Strive to achieve favorable terms and conditions while maintaining strong client relationships

·  Administrative Support

- Provide administrative support of the day-to-day activities of SL Legal & Compliance

- Process budget requests and invoices, expenses and reimbursements and the like

- Maintain and update logistics-related licenses and insurance policies

- Organize and prepare for meetings, events, presentations and reports

·  Documentation and Record-Keeping

- Route contracts for signature, collect and save fully executed contracts in designated shared folders

- Manage the contract lifecycle through Cello, including amendments, renewals, and termination processes

- Maintain accurate and organized contract records in team’s shared folders and files

- Create and maintain a contract database, contract-related information and other references 

·  Legal Research and Compliance

- Conduct legal research on laws and regulations specific to the logistics and transportation industry

- Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the logistics industry

·  Litigation Support and Others

-  Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes

- Develop and provide contract/legal training to internal clients in a clear and understandable manner

-  Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

-   College degree or equivalent work experience

-  Paralegal certificate or Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree or Minimum of 1 years of experience as a contract manager, preferably in the logistics or transportation industry

-  High energy, fast learner, flexible and able to execute in a fast-paced, very diverse environment

-  Ability to prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure, and work extended hours as required

-  Well-organized and detail oriented with an outstanding work ethic and customer-oriented attitude

-  Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements

-  Strong administrative, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication

-  Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills

-  Ability to work both independently and as a good team player

-  Work across time zones and cultures with a cross functional group of stakeholders

-  Proficient with software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); and ability to conduct internet research and learn to use internal contract management tools such as Cello, our integrated logistics platform

-  Understanding of logistics and supply chains industry a plus

-  Bilingual Korean required

Physical Demands:

-  The position requires the ability to talk and hear while performing the duties of this job.

-  The position requires the ability to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. 

-  The position requires dexterity to write and use computer keyboard and mouse.

-  The position requires multitasking and solving complex issues, occasionally in a fast-paced environment.

-  This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products, materials and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

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